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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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